Hi Strike,

Strike wrote:
>
> G'Day, Crusty!  What an enjoyable and informative read - as usual!<g> - and
> the first that I've seen that manages to capture the essence of the place.
> (I can't wait to see the rest of the accompanying images.)  :-)

You're too kind! :-)


> And the only correction that I could spot?  Six bells is, in fact, 07.00
> hours in the morning watch. You were getting up at four bells!  :-)

The Bell'ths, THE BELL'ths! (in his best Notredamian hunchback shriek)
Oooops!  Thanks for pointing out that one.


> You also mentioned the need for perhaps two pairs of gloves because of the
> shredding properties of mussel shells!<bwg>  I don't know if they're freely
> available but I've got a pair of close woven kevlar gloves that - while not
> originally intended for diving - readily lend themselves to those
> conditions.  They're light and flexible and allow the wearer to easily
> operate a camera.
>
> Thanks, again, for a great trip report. :-)
>
> Strike

Do these gloves have a neoprene base?  How are they in cold water?
(anything under 80f 27c <G>)  Where are they available?  I must say, it
is amazing how well duct tape works in that situation!  :-)  (I always
carry a roll on dive trips)

Best regards,
Russ